Top of the Stove Ziti

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

A stovetop meal that is easy to make and quick to get on the table. I love that it uses broccoli too! The kids really enjoyed it in our house! Time includes bringing water to a boil. Found in a Woman's Day magazine March 08 (funny as I got the magazine in February!)

Ingredients:

1 lb ziti pasta (uncooked)

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets

1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (i love a newman's own basil & tomato)

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of water as package directs; adding broccoli 4 minutes before pasta is done.
2. Mix pasta sauce and the ricotta in a large saucepan; cooking over medium-low heat until hot.
3. Drain pasta and broccoli; return to pot.
4. Add sauce mixture; toss to mix and coat.
5. IMMEDIATELY add mozzarella and about half the parsley and Parmesan; stir until mozzarella melts.
6. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining parsley and Parmesan.

By RecipeOfHealth.com